Within the Valley of the Gods.
Seeing this scene, Kong, realized that things could not continue like this.
The morale was low even before the battle had begun, which was a major taboo on the battlefield.
In the next moment.
Kong expression hardened, and his aura suddenly erupted.
"Boom!"
With a step on the Moon Walk technique, Kong figure shot into the sky, floating opposite Rocks as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Rocks, today you will be defeated! No matter how strong you are, this day next year will be your death anniversary!"
"Justice will never be defeated!"
As he spoke, Kong goatee trembled violently, his gaze firmly locked onto Rocks.
At the same time, Armament Haki covered his entire body.
His entire form instantly turned black, his already bulging muscles swelling even more, resembling a fortress forged from refined iron.
This was the Navy Fleet Admiral, a peak combatant in physical prowess.
In the next moment.
An overwhelmingly fierce aura erupted from Kong body, the immense pressure making it difficult for the surrounding Marines to breathe.
The air became viscous, rippling like waves.
Though there was no visually stunning spectacle, any strong individual could sense the terror within.
If Rocks' domineering presence earlier was due to his unparalleled spirit, then Kong's was pure physical strength.
Now, Kong stood like a fortress before the pirates.
The Marines' morale was instantly boosted, each of them straightening up from their disheveled state, gripping their weapons tightly as they stared at the elite pirates across from them.
"Jiehaha!!"
A cold laugh escaped Rocks' lips.
His eyes, watching Kong's aura surge, revealed a sinister smile.
"Marine's not justice nor does pirates, whoever wins in this war is justice!"
With that, Rocks took a fierce step forward, his vast Armament Haki surging out. The Supreme Grade Great Sword in his hand instantly formed a dark flame wave, his octopus-like hair dancing wildly in the air.
The gazes of Rocks and Kong met, the air between them crackling with explosive force.
In the next moment.
Both figures vanished from their spots, reappearing a kilometer away in mid-air.
Within a few breaths, they had clashed over a hundred times.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Continuous, deafening explosions echoed from the sky, resonating throughout the Valley of the Gods.
Even the clouds above began to disperse.
Both Marines and pirates alike were horrified, cold sweat dripping from their foreheads, their clothes soaked through.
"Is this the battle of peak powerhouses?"
From their perspective, they couldn't discern the trajectories of Kong and Rocks, only seeing two black figures flashing in the sky, colliding and sending out shockwaves, sparks flying everywhere.
The battle between the two had now captured everyone's attention.
Seeing this, Garp suppressed anger was about to erupt, and he was about to step forward to assist Kong.
But at that moment, Sengoku suddenly stopped Garp.
"Wait, Garp!"
"Sengoku, what are we waiting for? The war has already begun, why are you stopping me?" Garp, struggling to contain his rage, looked at Sengoku and spoke.
"You haven't noticed, have you? The commanders of the Rocks Pirates haven't made a move yet. Only Rocks himself has gone to confront the enemy!" Sengoku said with a serious and thoughtful expression.
Although Rocks had already engaged in combat with Kong, the commanders of his crew were merely watching the distant battle between the two, showing no intention of joining the fray.
Only the ordinary crew members had started fighting the elite Marines after Rocks made his move.
"Don't act rashly. We need to buy some time and wait for the arrival of the Roger Pirates. They should be here soon!" Sengoku whispered into Garp ear.
"Moreover, these commanders of the Rocks Pirates might be plotting something!"
If the main commanders of the Rocks Pirates had also joined the fight, the Marines would have already charged in by now.
However, the strange behavior of the Rocks Pirates made Kong hesitant to act recklessly. Additionally, based on the current strength on paper, the Marines and their allies couldn't directly confront the Rocks Pirates head-on.
If a full-scale battle broke out, even if they emerged victorious, the losses would undoubtedly be devastating.
"What could they be plotting? Isn't it obvious? They want to wipe us all out here!" Garp said in a deep voice.
"Whatever their plan is, as long as we can delay the situation, it will be to our advantage!" Sengoku adjusted his round-framed glasses and spoke slowly.
Hearing this, Garp paused, retracted his steps, and punched the ground, venting his suppressed emotions.
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On the other side.
Shiki leisurely pulled a cigar from his pocket, lit it, and gazed at Rocks' battle in the distance.
"The captain strength is as astonishing as ever!"
Back when Shiki joined the Rocks Pirates and became a commander, it was entirely because of Rocks' overwhelming power, which was so impressive that even someone as proud as Shiki had to admit it.
Following such a man promised great wealth, substantial benefits, and, more importantly, the opportunity to gain experience and learn from a stronger individual up close. That was why Shiki had accepted Rocks' invitation to join his crew.
However, after all these years, Shiki had long harbored the idea of forming his own pirate crew, even coming up with a name: the Flying Pirates. But as long as Rocks existed, this dream could never be realized.
Rocks' strength was too immense. Even if Rocks reached the pinnacle of the world and granted Shiki's request to leave the crew, the Rocks Pirates would remain a colossal threat on the seas, undefeated.
After all, no one had the power to restrain him anymore.
Thus, in the battle of God Valley, the best outcome Shiki envisioned was Rocks' death, after which he would make his move. Even if he couldn't win, he could always escape using the powers of his Float-Float Fruit.
The other commanders, watching Rocks' distant battle, likely harbored similar thoughts. Only Whitebeard kept scanning the surroundings of God Valley, waiting for Roger arrival.
He was eager to have a good fight with his old friend.
Bob listened to the distant sounds of battle, the clashes between the Marines and the pirates, and the shouts and cries that filled the air.
He brushed the dust off his clothes.
He also wanted to see just how strong this overlord truly was.
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